Belief

/bɪˈliːf/ · noun

Meaning

Mental acceptance of a claim as true..

Definitions by Sense

1. Mental acceptance of a claim as true.
2. Faith or trust in the reality of something; often based upon one's own reasoning, trust in a claim, desire of actuality, and/or evidence considered.
3. (countable) Something believed.
4. (uncountable) The quality or state of believing.
5. (uncountable) Religious faith.
6. (in the plural) One's religious or moral convictions.

Example Sentences

It's my belief that the thief is somebody known to us.

The belief that there is no conflict between [livestock] farming and arable production also seems to be unfounded: by preventing the growth of trees and other deep vegetation in the hills and by compacting the soil, grazing animals cause a cycle of flash floods and drought, sporadically drowning good land downstream and reducing the supply of irrigation water.

My belief is that there is a bear in the woods. Bill said he saw one.

Based on this data, it is our belief that X does not occur.

The ancient people have a belief in many deities.

My belief that it will rain tomorrow is strong.

She often said it was her belief that carried her through the hard times.

I can't do that. It's against my beliefs.

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